Democrats of Iowa Hold Delegate Convention August 1 1894
The Iowa Democratic Party plans a statewide delegate convention in Des Moines on August 1 1894 to nominate state officers and judges. Counties receive two delegates plus one per 225 votes and a fraction of 115 for Grover Cleveland in 1962. The notice invites all Democrats to participate and names Charles D Fullen as chairman and C A Walsh as secretary. The article criticizes David B Hill calling him not a true Democrat.
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Democrats of
Iowa
Des Moines
Supreme Court
Grover Cleveland
Cnetusepcees
Washington
Democratic State Central Committee
Democrats Convene in Ottumwa for District Nominees
The Democrats of Iowa's Second Judicial District plan a delegate convention in Ottumwa at 11 a.m. August 1 1894 in the county court room to nominate four district judges for the next general election. Delegates are apportioned by county with counts listed for Appanoose Jefferson and others as in the plan.
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Second Judicial District
Iowa
Ottumwa
Jules
Sympathetic strike warned as double edged tactic
A cautious editorial notes that the sympathetic strike functions as a hydra edged instrument capable of harming both sides. It warns organizers and participants to consider unpredictable consequences and potential backfire.
Republican State Convention Postponed Until July 25
The Republican state convention, previously set for July 11, has been postponed to July 25 due to the strike. The change affects delegates and scheduling across affiliated events and venues.
Administration Upholds Mail Service Amid Strike
The administration affirms that no strike will be permitted to hinder the timely delivery of the mails, emphasizing priority on postal operations.
Silver Vote Straddle Fails to Captures Support
Republicans attempt to coerce the silver vote by a straddling question fail to sway voters as silver supporters resist being caught by such tactics.
Steel barons allegedly saw government fraud as business
In Pennsylvania, reports indicate some steel magnates treated defrauding the government as a legitimate enterprise. The tone suggests a systemic view among a cohort of industry leaders regarding illicit practices.
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Pennsylvania
Sherman Resolution Passes By Pullman Passes to Washington
The inquiry asks how many passes the Pullman Car Company has sent to Washington since the Sherman resolution was adopted by the Senate. It notes the distribution of passes across the senate and questions the frequency of such patronage.
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Pullman Car Company
Washington
Senate
Senator Cameron Involved If GOP Nomination Sells Out
If the Republican presidential nomination is to be sold Senator Cameron would likely be the highest bidder. Don refuses to let money stand between him and any goal.
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Cameron
Don
Industrial armies disperse as labor agitators push strikes
The piece notes that organized labor groups near Washington are dissolving while professional agitators profit from railroad strikes, forecasting the end of organized campaigns and the rising influence of strike actions for labor interests.
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Washington
West Warns Tariff Reform Betrayal in Senate Clash
Senator West accuses the senate of betraying tariff reform while predicting no danger in the house. He calls for converting or expelling traitors within the Democratic party to secure reform.
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West
Senate
House
Democratic Party
When a man owes money he turns his business over to creditors
The writer asks why the same rule should not apply to the Pacific railroads that owe the government money they cannot pay and suggests government creditors should seek similar remedies.
Non-interest bonds praised but key needed for adoption
The passage argues non interest bearing bonds would work if investors could be persuaded to forgo interest. It notes the current preference for earning interest and suggests only a new type of investor could accept the alternative.
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Pullman Company
Pullin
Pullmian
Senate tariff bill passage vote breakdown noted
The tariff bill passed the senate by 39 to 34 with 37 Democrats and two Populists in support and 31 Republicans, two Populists and one Democrat against. The sole Democrat to vote against his party is highlighted as the most partisan case.
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Senate
President Cleveland Supports New Mexico Statehood Bill
President Cleveland told Delegate Joseph he would gladly sign the bill admitting New Mexico to statehood as soon as it passed the Senate. The remark counters claims that Cleveland opposed admitting any territories.
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Cleveland
Joseph
New Mexico
Senate
Republicans Splinter Over Income Tax Vote
The piece notes that Republicans fail to condemn the income tax provision of the tariff bill as the public supports it. It records ten Republicans breaking ranks in the Senate to vote to strike the income tax feature from the bill.
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Senate
Senator Wilson Health Questioned Amid Silent Proceedings
The Dubuque Telegraph notes Iowa being a senator state and records the proceedings as silent concerning Senator Wilson as if he were dead. The Sioux City site suggests his health may excuse limited activity, though he has never been accused of excessive busyness in his senatorial career.
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Dubuque
Iowa
State
Wilson
Sioux City
Cleveland Stands Firm After Chicago Riots
The author argues the Republican Party favors the rich and urges voters to defeat it. It praises President Cleveland for enforcing laws amid the Chicago riots and rejects demagoguery from John P Altgeld, claiming the nation is safe under his leadership.
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Cleveland
Chicago
United States
John P. Altgeld
Altgeld vs Cleveland over Federal troops in Illinois
Governor Altgeld critics the use of Federal troops in Illinois while President Cleveland insists the action follows law and the U.S. marshal's request to protect mails and interstate commerce. The exchanges are brief and pointed.
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Gov
Altgeld
Illinois
Cleveland
Risers of Chicago Strike Sparks Presidential Aid Call
A furious depiction of the Great Strike in Chicago as mob violence seeks to paralyze mail and interstate commerce. The piece condemns mob rule, supports President Cleveland suiting troops, and blames anarchist Altgeld while urging lawful remedy and legislative inquiry into underlying causes.
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Chicago
United States
Pullman
Cleveland
Railroads Swing Behind Sam Clark as Hedge Defeated
The article alleges Sam Clark is a railroad candidate with backing from Burlington Santa Fe and Rock Island lines, states Rock Island official Thomas Wright aided Clark in Illinois, and argues Republicans push a pro corporate slate. It claims railroad influence undermines voter relief and ties Clark to Gear in senate.
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Sam Clark
Congress
Hedge
Burlington Road
Santa Fe
Rock Island
Clark
Thomas Wright
Rock Island Road
Chicago
Mt. Pleasant
United States Senate
Iowa
John H. Gear
United States
Republican Organization
Stand Firm By The Party In Tariff Reform Fight
The letter defends Democratic tariff reform against protected interests and Republican attacks. It argues protection fuels selfishness, praises Democrats for backing lower duties, and condemns boycotts and strikes as un-American. The piece also defends railroads against blame in the Pullman dispute and labels escalation to industry-wide conflict as criminal.
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Democratic Party
Strikers Debate Rail Conflict In Savage Editorial
The St Paul Pioneer Press prints a lengthy anonymous letter arguing the rail strike harms the public and accuses railroad management of deliberate disruption. It critiques decision makers for wrecking business and notes the writer’s later sections devolve into profanity as emotion overtakes analysis.
Political blame cast on Republicans for the strikes
The piece accuses the Republican Party of inciting unrest and protests since Cleveland's election, citing tariffs and silver legislation, and claims repeated rebellion against democratic victories. It argues party actions led to business paralysis and labor strikes, praising law abiding citizens for opposing the party.
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Republican Party
Cleveland
Harrison
Samuel J. Tilden
Grover Cleveland
Clark Classified As Extremist By Pleasant Free Press
The Pleasant Free Press labels Mr. Clark as an extremist with a volatile temperament. It derides his protection stance, McKinley bill stance, and attacks on Judge Woolson and Senator Harlan. It questions his wartime record and suggests his alliances with Harlan and other Republicans weaken his standing.
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Clark
Harlan
McCrary
Gear
Grimes
Allison
Peres
Mr. Seerly
Sam Clark
Debs Publishes Striker's View on Pullman Dispute and Recourse
Eugene V. Debs, president of the American Railway Union, delivers a public statement explaining that Pullman workers struck自主 urged by persistent grievances, not leaders. He argues workers sought arbitration, while the Pullman Company refuses, and notes the General Managers' Association backed Pullman, broadening the strike.
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the Tribune
Eugene V. Debs
The
American Railway Union
Pullman
Debate on recognition and solidarity in the American Railway Union
A statement urges not to seek recognition of the American Railway Union or any org, calling for officials to resolve the dispute with employees through compromise. It argues railways should restore workers, defend labor against corporate pressure, and pledges unwavering faith in the justness of the cause while rejecting misrepresentation. (Continued on page 4.)
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Pullman Company
Pynaeliy
James
American Railway Union
General Managers’ Association
Western Railways
Pullman Comatoy
Stiamds
OPH Zalom
Mary Net
Caion
Con Cuo
Tallway
M Vst
Mr. Pullman
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Charles D. Fullen
C. A. Walsh
David B. Hill
Democratic Judicial Convention
Continuior
Anne
Jefferson
Catia
Cere
W. Otl. Haques
Democratic Jur - Committee
South
Debs
St. Paul Pioneer Press
MR. Clark
U.S
Railway Union
Corporations
Railways
Union
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